sacredness — the quality of being sacred; holiness
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being sacred; holiness
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈseɪkrɪdnəs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother treats her recipe book with the sacredness of a holy bible.
- The sacredness of the wedding ceremony moved everyone to tears.
- He spoke about the sacredness of sleep with the passion of a religious leader.
sacredness
NOUN[/ˈseɪkrɪdnəs/]
the quality of being sacred; holiness
Reverent awe in holy space
Through weakness, sacredness pierces the thickness
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Sacredness derives from Latin sacer, meaning 'sacred' or 'dedicated to the gods'. In ancient Rome, this term referred to objects, places, or persons consecrated to the divine. The English noun sacredness formed by adding the suffix -ness to the adjective sacred, which evolved from the Latin root through Old French and Middle English.
Breakdown
sacred (from Latin sacer, meaning 'sacred' or 'holy') + -ness (suffix forming abstract nouns denoting a quality or state). The adjective sacred itself combines sacer- (sacred) + -ed (adjectival form).
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📝Examples
“My grandmother treats her recipe book with the sacredness of a holy bible.”
“The sacredness of the wedding ceremony moved everyone to tears.”
“He spoke about the sacredness of sleep with the passion of a religious leader.”
“The sacredness of the memorial site requires visitors to maintain silence.”
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